Stamp collecting and coin collecting have at least one thing in common, commemorative items. Commemorative stamps generally get a good reception in the stamp collecting community. However, commemorative coins seem to be more controversial to coin collectors.

Despite the unpopularity of $1 coins with the public, believe it or not, there are some consumer groups that are still trying to pressure the Federal Government to circulate moreâ€”many more $1 coins. Groups like Citizens Against Government Waste, are getting very aggressive in there efforts to pus

Gold has been the most sought after metal in nearly every civilization as far back as can be remembered. Granted you can’t drink gold, you can’t really eat it or drink it, or use it as fuel. Even though it doesn’t satisfy any of our basic necessities, it is still highly sought after.

It is quite possible that Social Security payments could be adjusted higher by less than 20 percent to adjust for inflation and the cost of living. The real question is how high is the “real” inflation level.

This half dollar was issued from 1934-1938 and was minted at all three mints. In the year 1935, the date “1934” was added to the field on the reverse, resulting in two different versions of the coin. As such, there was a 1935, a 1935-D, and a 1935-S that can be had with or without the “1934” date.

When the federal government gets in to a financial bind it does what many governments have historically done, it prints more paper money. This was the Continental Congress’ answer to a financial crunch in the 18th century, and it is still the most popular “economic fix” on Capital Hill today.

There is an old Chinese proverb that is quite suitable for today’s times: “May you live in interesting times.” Such are the times we live in today. Precious metals prices move in 10 percent movements in a matter of days.